Asheville area stage productions

Asheville Community Theater has big changes for this year's production of 'The Santaland Diaries.' Daniel Hensley has taken over the role of a slacker who gets a job as a Macy's Christmas elf. Directing is Besty Puckett from the LaZoom tour bus and the LYLAS all woman comedy group. 'The Santaland Diaries' runs Thusday through Dec. 16 at the ACT mainstage, 35 East Walnut St. Call 254-1320.

"The 30th Annual Bernstein Family Christmas Spectacular," through Dec. 22, Magnetic Field, 372 Depot St. Performances at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Spoof of holiday variety shows is very funny, but not for children or those easily offended. Grade B-plus. www.themagneticfield.com